Cardcase and method of making same



Sept. 18, 1928. 1,684,737

C. LENFANT CARD CASE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAllE Filed Feb. 25, 1927 5 Sheets-Sheet 1 IIHIHNIH 1N ENT R fiarlarflzgfzmt ATTORNEY Sept. I 8, 1 928.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

CHARLES LENFANT, NEW YORK, N. Y.

CARDCASE AND METHOD" MAKING SAME.

Application filed February 25, 1927. Serial No. 170,759.

extending of the-celluloid forming the windows of the card case throughout the entire length of the device which insures a uniform thickness of material, so that the parts may be easily sewn together during assembly.

Another feature of the invention is the formation of the two celluloid windows from a single strip of material, so that the number of handling operations during as scmbly'may be reduced to a minimum and proper registration of the parts maybe assured.

T/Vith the above and other objects in view, the invention consists in the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts, which will be fully set forth in the following specification, claimed, 'and' illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of a card case, the leaves of which are constructed in accordance with this invention,

Figure 2 is a plan View of one of the leaves showing the same in blank form and ready to receive the celluloid windows,

Figure 3 is a plan view of the celluloid window in blank form which lies next to the blank illustrated in Figure 2,

Figure 4 is a plan view of the transversely extending reinforcing strip which overlies the slotted portion of the window illustrated in Figure 3, Y

Figure 5 is a plan view in blank form of the celluloid windows which is last applied prior to sewing,

Figure 6 is a plan view of a pair of leaves assembled prior to sewing,

Figure 7 is a view similar to Figure 6, showing the leaves complete,

Figure 8 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view taken on line 88 of Figure 7,

Figure 9 is an enlarged transverse sectiona1 View taken on line 99 of Figure 7,

Figure 10 'is a plan view of the blank of a modified form of leaf-body, similar to Figure 2,

Figure 11 is a view similar to Figure 3, showlnga modified form of window blank.

Figure 12 is avplan ,view, illustrating the first step in the assembly of the blanks illustrated in Figures 10 and 11,

Figure 13 is a plan View similar to Figure 4- of the transversely extending reinforcing strip used in connection with the modified form.

Figure 14 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional view taken on line 1414 of Figure 12,

Figure 15 is a plan view illustrating the second step in the assembly of the modified form of the device,

Figurelti. is an'enlargedfragmentary sectionaltakcn on line 16-16of Figure 15,-

Figure 17 is a plan view of the completed device made in accordance with the modified form, I

Figure 18 is an'enlarged fragmentary sectipnal view taken on line 1818 of Figure 1 Figure 19 is a perspective view of a modified form of window and,

Figure 20 is a perspective view of a further modified 'form of window.

Referring to the drawings in detail, the body of the device designated generally by the numeral comprises a sheet of flexible material, stamped out in blank form to provide side members 26 and end members 27. These side members are connected midway of their length by an integral web 28 for a purpose to be more fully hereinafter described. Connecting the side members 26 at a point intermediate, the web 28 and the end members 27 is a bar 29 connected intermediate itsends by means of a bar 30 to its respective end wall. Each side and end member is provided along its outer marginal edge with a flap or extension, the corners of which are cut out as at 31, so that whenthe flaps are folded over into planes parallel'with the members 26 and 27, their corners will miter together rather than lie in overlapping engagement.

Cooperating with the body 25 is a blank of sheet material, such as celluloid or the like, which is of an external dimension to register with the outer edges of the side and end members 26 and 27. This blank as illustrated in Figure 3 is provided with a cenlilh -- amtezwi n'do ws 3iaind'c38, ancl'ithe dimensions ofithisblank are substantially equalto those of theblank illustrated in33.

I'n theassembLy of the card: case, the blankshown in Figure 3:isplaced uponthat il l us tratedi in. Figure 2 and: fabricistri-p' 39", illustrated' in-.Figure=4-, is then secured over the slohtEZ-hy: a suitable adhesive, so-that-the blank shown in Figure 3 is attached to that shown in. Fi ure 2.. -a;nd.==held ag'ai nst aocidantal disgilacemenh The blank illustrated in Figure 5 is then laid over the parm: thus far-assembled, so that its side andzend edges mate with the side and end edgmof. the blank shown in Fi 'ure. 3i The flaps are then folded. over and secured by-arow of stitching 40 which; extends: through the side and endportions 26- and 2:7,,tho side and end edges of, the windows 33 and-3st and 37 and 38. The side edges of the fabric strip 3amalsoestitched-i as. at 4-1; bathe-web 28 through the; windows 33, and; 3%, adjacent the edges of the slot 32. After the parts have been stitched: and; thepasscase completed, the bars 29 and 30 are; cuttransversely. adjacent. the inner edges of, the side members 26 and 27, so thatithe sightopening, on the hack of, the device is-freed from obstruction. and cards inserted in the leaves thus formed may be examined-on either side without removal from the card case.

In the modification.illustrated. in Figures 10 to '18 inclusive, the body 42 comprises side and end members 13 and 44-, which like the side and end members 25 and 26, are provided. with. outwardly extending flaps, the corners of which are notched as at 45 for the purpose previously. described. Connecting the side members 4-3 at; a point midway of, their length is a web 46, which is provided with integral extensions or wings 47 and. 48,,whichlie between the side members 43 to form guides for insuring proper registration of the celluloid windows during the process of.- assembly. Like the body blank 25, the body 42 is provided with the transverse bars 49 which connect the. side members/t3 intermediate theweb and the end members is and the bars 50 which connect the bars 49. with the end members 44 intermediate the; side. members .43-

The blank ,ody 510i transparent material, sncli celluloid is cut to register; with the outer edges of the side and end mem bersS and iiand is provided with" a centrally located transversely extending slot 52 ota widthequalto. the width of the web 46. This slot 52 divides body 51 into win- "0 dowsfii; and 54, as. willbe clearly seen upon reference to Figure 11.

Intheassembly of.- the modified construction of the card case, illustrated in Figures 10 to 18 i-ncl-usivqthe wings-4:7 and 4B-are bent upwardly as indicated in the dotted' line position in Figure 14, so that they may. be entered. through the-slot; 52. After entry through the slot 52, it will be seenthat the extensions or Wings 417' and 48' wilt pantiall y S0 overlie the-windows 53 and 54-, which in. turn amsuperi-inposed upon the body 12. and; thus proper registration of the celluloid blank 51 with the body-4:2 is assured. The fabric strip 55- is then adhesively secured to the exposed sides. of: the extensions-t7: and 48 as illustrated in Figures 15 and- 1-6,.anda. relluloid. blank identical with that shown in Figure 1-1 is:then la'id;up.on the parts thusfar assembled, so. as to. register with the edges of the blank 51- afters which the flaps formed on the sidesand end members 43' are folded over and stitched as-at 56, as will be cl. ar"ty seen upon reference to Figure 17. In this manner, itwill,- be appreciated that proper. registration. of the celluloid blanks forming the windows is assi'ired. andthe parts retained in position, so that the sewing; may be readily accomplished. After completion of the sewing the bars 49 and ififi, are cutra'way as previously descri-bedto clear the sight openings through the windows.

In the modifications illustratedin Figures 19 and 20, the celluloid blanks 5'7 and 58' which may, conform in shape,- size and per- 5 forations to either of the forms above described, are joined either longitudinally as in Figure 13 or transversely :is in l igurc 20, so that the number of" handling. operations may he reduced. It is preferable that the joined edges he perforatedas at 59 to facilitate the folding of the parts into p operposition. Obviously, such construction will eliminate one handlingoperation and proper. rcgistmtion of the celluloid partswith each; other is also assured.

After the leaves are constructed, as previously described, they are folded uponthcmselves and any number may. be as.- scmbledto form a book in which cards, passes and the like may be inserted. It: isobvious that where a. inulti 'ilicity of. such leaves is used,,it.is desirable that theybe made in varying; lengths, so that the outer ree edges may be made toalign and the. ap-

earance of the unit may be enhanced.

While in the foregoing there. has. been shown ancL-deseribedthe preferred embodi mt-nt of this invention it is. to he. understood that minor changes in the; details andconstruction, combination and arrangement of parts, may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed.

What is claimed is 1. A card case including a unit of uniform thickness throughout its entire length comprising a single strip of material foldable intermediate its ends to form leaves, each leaf having an opening, a pair of transversely slotted strips of transparent material superimposed thereon and foldable therewith, and means to secure the parts together at their edges.

2. A card case including a unit of uniform thickness throughout its entire length comprising a frame formed of a single strip of material foldable intermediate its ends, a transversely slotted strip of transparent material, superimposed on said frame and foldable therewith, a second transversely slotted strip of transparent material superimposed on the first named slotted strip and cooperating therewith in forming pockets in opposite ends of said unit, and means to secure the parts together at their edges.

3. A card case including a unit of uniform thickness throughout its entire length comprising a frame formed of a single strip of material, a web connecting the side bars of said frame intermediate its ends, the frame being foldable on the longitudinal axis of the web, a transversely slotted strip of transparent material superimposed on the frame, the slot in said transparent strip registering with the web so that a portion of the transparent strip overlies a portion of the web, means to secure the transparent strip to the web, a second transversely slotted strip of transparent material superimposed on the first mentioned strip of transparent material, the side walls of the slot in the second transparent strip registering with the side edges of the web, and

means to secure the parts together at their edges.

4. A card case comprising a single piece of material, foldable intermediate its ends, said material being cut out between its fold and its ends to provide a web, transparent windows slotted intermediate their ends in such a manner that the slots register with the web, said windows being foldable along the fold line of the frame and a strip of material between the windows covering the web and a portion of one of said windows at each side of its slot.

5. A pass case comprising a frame, formed of a single piece of material and foldable intermediate its ends, a web connecting the side members of the frame along the fold line, a sheet of transparent material adapted to fit the frame, said transparent sheet having a relatively narrow transverse slot in axial alignment with the fold line of the frame and a strip of material overlying the transparent material adj acent the slot, a second piece of transparent material of substantially the same dimensions as the first piece of transparent material, said second piece of transparent material having a transverse slot intermediate its ends of a width substantially equal to the width of the web and means to secure the parts together at their edges.

6. A card case unit comprising a strip of sheet material having window openings therein separated by a transverse web, a pair of transversely slotted strips of trans parent material superimposed thereon with their slots overlying said web, the edge portions of the sheet material being folded over and secured to said transparent strips, and a transverse strip overlying said Web and having its edge portions disposed between the transparent sheets adjacent the slotted portions thereof.

CHARLES LENFANT. 

